Historical fiction for teens is a robust genre full of exceptional choices. A mixture of classic and contemporary titles, this list of provoking stories is sure to pique your teen’s interest and help promote the good practice of daily reading. Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez It’s 1960 and twelve-year-old Anita de la Torreis […]
5 Favorite Potty Training Books
Potty training isn’t a lot of fun, but you can make the experience much more fun and bearable for you and your toddler by bringing out these five potty training books. These books are funny and cheerful, but they also come with important potty training lessons. Potty by Leslie Patricelli This cute little board potty […]
5 Ways To Teach Your Baby To Love Reading
Reading is important. We all know this. But is it important to read to babies? Will they even notice? Will it make a difference? YES! It is never too early to start! Here are some ideas to help teach your baby to love reading from an early age. 1. Start sooner than you think you should […]
7 Great and Classic ABC Books for Every Family
There is no lack of variation on the alphabet book theme, and every family with young kids probably has at least one or two ABC books. However, some authors manage to take a simple subject and make it new and fun again. Here are seven great ABC books that are favorites at our house. Dr. […]
6 Kids Crafts to Make the School Year Even Better
Nothing beats the squeak of new sneakers in the hallway and the smell of Poptarts on back-to-school mornings. Excitement in the first weeks of school can be found in every new pair of jeans and on the tips of every fresh crayon. But if your kids have settled in and suddenly become less than thrilled […]
Seven Essential Children’s Books for Ages 1-3
There’s no better way to start your baby’s library than with classic board books. Your little one will love having the freedom of turning the pages themselves as they learn to recognize colors, sights, and sounds. Help them develop their imaginations with fun, relatable stories they’ll cherish for years to come. Here are seven essential […]
Seven Essential Children’s Books for Ages 4-8
Reading is one of life’s great joys. Build your at-home library with these seven essential children’s books for ages four to eight. There’s no denying that between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be. Reading is one of life’s great joys. When a child begins learning how to read, books take […]